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Interview with Avery Brooks

BROADCAST: Feb. 7, 1991 | DURATION: 00:53:17

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Synopsis

Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 7, 1991

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 17 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Advocacy Community Activism & Social Reform Music Music - Classical Music & Opera African American History & Culture

People

Musicians Actors Producers and Directors Educators Actors

Tags

Brooks, Avery--Interviews Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Theatrical producers and directors--United States African American Actors African American singers WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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